St Blazey Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 saw St Blazey record a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 60% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of factors, including the area's relatively low population density and the character of its built-up environment. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 45.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and vehicle crime (9.1%). These patterns align with the area's seasonal rhythms: shorter daylight hours and the approach of Halloween may have influenced the prevalence of violent offences. The low rates of property crime compared to the UK average—particularly for shoplifting and other theft—suggest that the area's smaller retail footprint and community cohesion may contribute to this trend. However, the data also reveals a shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes making up a larger proportion of the total compared to previous months. This could be consistent with the transition from autumn to winter, when social interactions in public spaces may change. The overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, highlighting St Blazey's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Cornwall.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in other theft, vehicle crime, and bicycle theft, each of which rose by 100% compared to September 2023. This jump—from zero to one incident in each category—suggests a sudden change in criminal activity patterns, though the data does not identify the underlying cause. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, and anti-social behaviour dropped by 57.1%, potentially reflecting seasonal shifts or changes in local events. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.5% of all crimes, remained significantly below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), a 48% deficit. Similarly, anti-social behaviour was 69% below the UK rate, a disparity that may be attributed to the area's smaller population and more cohesive community structures. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the 100% increase in vehicle crime, which could signal a need for heightened awareness around car security, particularly given the area's proximity to major transport routes. These figures illustrate how crime patterns can fluctuate rapidly, even within a low-crime environment.

St Blazey's crime rate in October 2023 (3.2 per 1,000) marked a 15.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.7 per 1,000, indicating a continuing downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally lower when scaled to the population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 317 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This statistic underscores the area's status as a relatively safe built-up environment, where crime remains rare enough to be noticeable when it occurs. The population context further highlights this safety: with 6,970 residents, even a modest number of crimes can have a significant local impact. For example, the 100% increase in vehicle crime—though only two incidents—represents a 0.3 per 1,000 rate, which is 42% below the UK average. These figures suggest that while crime is not absent, its frequency is far below national levels, a pattern consistent with St Blazey's smaller size and possibly its community-driven policing efforts.